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AV58 OEW

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 84,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 77,026 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror,in drivers view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 66,209 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,862 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 60,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,970 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,284 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,065 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,305 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 21,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,162 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
Full Vauxhall Agila reliability report

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AV58 OEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV58 OEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV58 OEW registered?

AV58 OEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is AV58 OEW safe to buy?

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